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THE GALLERY IS NOW CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS!

Thank you so much for all your support in 2024. We appreciate everyone who visited us and supported our small business. Have a magical Christmas and a very happy new year!

Christmas holiday dates:

Closing Saturday 21st of December at 3pm and reopening Monday 3rd of February 2025 at 11am!

Please note: Our online shop will remain open over the Christmas holiday but all orders placed after the 21st of December will not ship until the 6th of January 2025.

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GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

merry christmas

From the Elephantstones team :)

x

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Christmas has arrived…

We know it’s early, but for those organised Christmas elves, the shopping begins November 1st!

We have a great selection of gifts on offer this year - big or small, we have it all! From festive decorations and cards to scented candles and gift boxes, we have everything you need to make your Christmas extra special this year.

Also on offer is a great collection of locally inspired gifts and artworks alongside unusual Scandinavian vintage objet for those looking for a unique gift to give this Christmas.

Keep reading to see what we have to offer and all the newness for you to enjoy at Elephantstones!

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FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM OR TWITTER TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH CHRISTMAS AT ELEPHANTSTONES!

F: @elephantstonesgallery T: @elephantstones6 I: @elephantstonesgallery

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION…

Opening Hours:

Friday 22nd Dec - 11am - 3pm
Saturday 21st Dec - 11am - 3pm
Sunday 22nd Dec - CLOSED
Monday 23rd Dec - CLOSED
Tuesday 24th Dec - CLOSED

REOPENING 1ST FEBRUARY 2025

Christmas Shipping:

To avoid disappointment, please get your Christmas shipping orders in as early as possible.

With delivery services always extra busy during the Christmas period, make sure you do your online shopping early if you require shipping. We will post orders out as quickly as we can to make sure you get your parcels as soon as possible but, with delays inevitable, please be patient and organised to avoid disappointment!

CUT OFF DATE FOR XMAS SHIPPING:

!! Tuesday 17th December !!

We cannot guarantee orders placed after this date will arrive in time for the 25th.

GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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SHOP ONLINE!

Don’t forget, you can shop with us online, from anywhere!

Ship direct to friends and family this Christmas or get a box of Elephantstones goodies delivered to your doorstep to enjoy!

DELIVERY OPTIONS:

• Free Click & Collect - see checkout for collection days.

• Framed Prints - Tracked Parcel Delivery - £20

• Everything Else! - Parcel Delivery - £6.50

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CHRISTMAS CARDS

Elephantstones illustrator Eve’s Christmas cards have arrived. Shop local landscape and festive woodland inspired Christmas cards at the gallery - whilst stocks last!

• A6 in size

• Blank inside

• Packs of 4 available

• Printed onto high quality Gesso paper

• Comes with plain white envelope

Our Christmas cards are available to shop at the gallery ONLY.

gift boxes!

Our very popular festive gift boxes are back again this year. Bursting with the smells of Christmas, each box contains a lovely selection of festive treats - whilst stocks last! Gift boxes come tied with our signature blue ribbon with a to/from ticket. Choose from two festive boxes:

• The Mistletoe Box - £25.00
  Handmade mistletoe sprig decoration, Christmas scented tealight pack & mini ribbed tealight holder (various colours available).

• The Christmas Box - £38.00
  Handmade gold leaf decoration, Christmas scented tealight pack & tinned candle

Our gift boxes are available to shop at the gallery ONLY.

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Festive Homewares

Add a festive touch to your home this December with one of our new decorations and homewares, all beautifully handmade and ethically sourced so you can shop with a clear conscience!

Mistletoe Decoration

£7.00

Add To Cart

Ingrid Clear Glass Candlestick

£12.00

Quantity:

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Pinecone Decoration (Pistachio)

£9.00

Quantity:

Add To Cart

Pinecone Decoration (Vintage White)

£9.00

Add To Cart

Metal Gold Leaf Bunch Decoration

£10.00

Quantity:

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Green Tealight/Dinner Glass Candle Holder

£5.00

Add To Cart

Amber Scalloped Glass Candlestick

£9.00

Quantity:

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Blue Tealight/Dinner Glass Candle Holder

£5.00

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Blue Scalloped Glass Candlestick

£9.00

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Christmas Candles

And light your evenings whilst filling your home with the smells of Christmas. Shop the delightful festive scents from St Eval - handmade, free from animal products and naturally scented!

Winter Thyme Pack of 9 Christmas St Eval Tea Lights

£10.00

Quantity:

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Winter Thyme Christmas St Eval Tinned Candle

£14.50

Quantity:

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Figgy Pudding Pack of 9 Christmas St Eval Tea Lights

£10.00

Quantity:

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Figgy Pudding Christmas St Eval Tinned Candle

£14.50

Quantity:

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Inspiritus Christmas St Eval Tinned Candle

£14.50

Quantity:

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Orange & Cinnamon Pack of 9 Christmas St Eval Tea Lights

£10.00

Add To Cart

Orange & Cinnamon Christmas St Eval Tinned Candle

£14.50

Quantity:

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make your christmas an elephantstones christmas!

See you soon, from the Elephantstones team :)

x

Elephantstones artists Simon and Eve Bridges have donated artworks to be auctioned off to raise money for ‘Save The Royal’.

Last year, the Royal Hotel in the centre of Hayfield Village closed its doors. Shortly after its closure, the Hayfield community came together to put forward a proposal to reopen the pub. Various fundraising events are taking place over the next few months to raise money for the ‘Save The Royal’ campaign, including a Hayfield Artists art auction.

Organised by Sue McCall, the Hayfield Artists auction will be held at St Matthew’s Church on Saturday the 26th of October. Featuring local art by local artists, the artworks can be viewed from 4:30pm with the auction taking place at 7pm. Hosted by Mike Greensmith, there will be a refreshments and nibbles for visitors. All proceeds go directly to ‘Save The Royal’.

Support a worthy cause and help get the pub at the heart of Hayfield reopened by treating yourself to a beautiful piece of art, sounds like a fair deal to us? :)

You can also donate to the ‘Save The Royal’ fundraiser at Go Fund Me.

See below the two pieces donated by Elephantstones artists… Both artworks are being auctioned framed and ready to hang!

To Hayfield by Simon Bridges

20 Floral by Eve Lumai Bridges

WHAT A WEEKEND!

Thank you for making our bank holiday weekend so spectacular. We’re off for a lie down after welcoming 250+ visitors through our doors over the 3 days. We saw every kind of weather and appreciate those who still made the effort to visit despite the driving rain!

With special thanks to Sue for organising the Hayfield Artists, Carly for her map making skills and Jane and Jo for all their sharing and support on social media.

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UP COMING HOLIDAY!

We’re off to Finland for a short holiday to visit family. The gallery will close at 3pm Wednesday 29th of May and reopen on the Wednesday 5th of June at 11am.

All online order placed whilst we are away will not ship until we return on the 5th!

If you need any gifts before we close, make sure you pop in!

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A WEEKEND NOT TO BE MISSED!

Across the whole of Derbyshire, artists are exhibiting their work, putting on special exhibitions or welcoming you into their own studios for the Derbyshire Open Arts event. This year, we were unable to commit to take part in Derbyshire Open Arts due to our landlord putting our building up for sale BUT we will still be open all three days of the event as part of the Hayfield Artists arts trail. The village is buzzing with creativity and there is a great collection of artists exhibiting that weekend, so be sure not to miss it!

The special exhibition will run for the whole bank holiday weekend - Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th & Monday 27th of May 10am - 4pm!

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Who is exhibiting at Elephantstones gallery?

LOCAL LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON BRIDGES

Simon Bridges moved to Hayfield in 1993 for a taste of country life and the draw of capturing images of the local area led to the opening of Elephantstones Gallery. Simon shoots photographic images of landscapes in broad vista and textural detail.

LOCAL LANDSCAPE ILLUSTRATION BY EVE LUMAI BRIDGES

Illustrator Eve Bridges has lived in Hayfield her whole life. A recent MA art school graduate and associate member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Art, Eve works digitally creating unusual illustrated landscapes by using a mixed media approach.

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DOWNLOAD THE HAYFIELD ARTists TRAIL MAP!

The Hayfield Artists Arts trail is perfect for art lovers. With 24 artists across 7 locations, from sculpture to stained glass, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Download a copy of the our exhibition hand out and the map here so you can follow the trail and visit everyone taking part. We will have printed copies of the map available at the gallery over the weekend, so be sure to stop by and collect one! We’re also happy to help if you need some guidance on getting to the other venues.

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What else can you see at Elephantstones?

A little bit about the gallery…

Named after the elephantine jumble of rocks on the edge of kinder plateau, Elephantstones Gallery is a family run business, set up by photographer Simon Bridges, textile designer Suzanne Bridges and illustrator Eve Bridges.

It all started from “why don’t we put a few pictures in the office window to brighten things up”. Passers by made gentle enquires as to how much they cost and the penny dropped. Elephantstones was born!

Elephantstones is home to photography and artwork unashamedly intended to trigger a memory or evoke an image of a visit to the Peak District.

The gallery is filled with beautiful art. From photographic prints to illustrated landscapes, we have something for everyone! Most of the gallery’s artwork is made in house Simon and Eve.

The gallery also has an eclectic collection of objet, glass, ceramics, homewares, and things that we’ve instantly connected with. Curated by Suzanne, she’s the one to chat to about the origins of all our unique collections!

All our products are from local craftspeople, made in the UK or sourced responsibly and sustainably from around the world. We care about the impact of what we sell, meaning you can buy with a clear conscience! :)

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We can’t wait to see you!

After closing on February 1st for renovations, we are delighted to reopen to the public today! We’ve transformed our space and have lots of new bits and pieces for you to enjoy. Here’s what you newness your can expect to see:

NEW ART!
We’ve extended our collection of artworks by Elephantstones illustrator Eve Lumai Bridges to include some of her non-landscape works which are inspired by found photography - you’ll even be able to see some of the works Eve has exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts down in London! Eve has also curated a collection of unframed prints from the Eve Illustration Print Shop for you to browse at the gallery. Elephantstones photographer Simon Bridges is also working on a new collection of landscapes inspired by his trips to the Scottish Highlands featuring mostly the Isle of Skye! Coming soon…

NEW GIFTS AND HOMEWARES!
Our locally inspired section has always been popular with holidaymakers and locals, so we’ve added to our collection of Hayfield map gifts and have designed our own mugs and bookmarks featuring local landscapes by Elephantstones artists! Our collection of St Eval candles and diffusers has also grown with new diffusers and potted candles available - the gallery smells amazing! We’ve also added to our collection of Japanese ceramics and restocked all your favourites of course.

So why not stop by? There’s lots to see on top of the new layout!

opening hours:

Weekdays - 11am - 3pm

Weekends - CLOSED

SHOP ONLINE!

Don’t forget, you can shop with us online, from anywhere!

GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

CLOSing February 1st!

After a fantastic response to our January sale, the gallery is ready to close for a spring clean, a coat of paint and a reshuffle!

We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you when we reopen - date to be confirmed!

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GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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NEW Opening Hours:

The start of the year is always a quite time for us after the rush that is Christmas. So, we have decided to adjust our opening hours accordingly… We will now be CLOSED on weekends.

Monday - 11am - 3pm
Tuesday - 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - 11am - 3pm
Thursday - 11am - 3pm
Friday - 11am - 3pm
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - CLOSED

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GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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CHRISTMAS Opening Hours:

19th December - 11am - 3pm
20th December - 11am - 3pm
21st December - 11am - 3pm
22nd December - 11am - 3pm
23rd December - 11am - 3pm
24th December - CLOSED

gaurenteed christmas shipping has passed!

All orders placed after the 18th of December will still ship but we cannot guarantee orders placed after this date will arrive in time for Christmas.

Please note: All online orders placed after the 23rd will ship when we reopen on the 8th on January.

Christmas holiday dates:

Closing Saturday 23rd of December at 3pm and reopening Monday 8th of January at 11am!

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GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

merry christmas

From the Elephantstones team :)

x

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Yes.. we know it’s early. But it’s time to start thinking Christmas!

We have everything you need this festive season… gifts big and small, stocking fillers, sweet smelling treats and decorations to give your home a festive touch!

Keep reading to see all that we have to offer and everything that’s new at Elephantstones!

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Christmas Shipping:

To avoid disappointment, please get your Christmas shipping orders in as early as possible.

With delivery services always extra busy during the Christmas period, make sure you do your online shopping early if you require shipping. We will post orders out as quickly as we can to make sure you get your parcels as soon as possible but with delays inevitable, please be patient and organised to avoid disappointment!

CUT OFF DATE FOR XMAS SHIPPING:

!! Monday 18th December !!

We cannot guarantee orders placed after this date will arrive in time for Christmas.

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Opening Hours:

21st December - 11am - 3pm
22nd December - 11am - 3pm
23rd December - 11am - 3pm
24th December - CLOSED

Christmas Holiday Dates: Closing Saturday 23rd of December at 3pm and reopening Monday 8th of January at 11am!

GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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SHOP ONLINE!

Don’t forget, you can shop with us online, from anywhere!

Ship direct to friends and family this Christmas or get a box of Elephantstones goodies delivered to your doorstep to enjoy!

DELIVERY OPTIONS:

• Free Click & Collect - see checkout for collection days.

• Framed Prints - Royal Mail Tracked Parcel Delivery - £20

• Everything Else! - Royal Mail Tracked Parcel Delivery - £6.50

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ELEPHANTSTONES CHRISTMAS CARDS

Send a piece of Hayfield this Christmas with one of our beautiful illustrated Christmas cards designed by Elephantstones illustrator Eve Lumai Bridges. Individual cards are £1.50 each or grab a pack of 4 for £5!

Choose from 8 designs, 4 local landscapes:

• 20 Trees, Hayfield

• The Shooting Cabin, Hayfield

• The Church, Hayfield

• Kinder Reservoir, Hayfield

OR 4 Scandinavian woodland inspired designs:

• Twilight Reindeer

• Moonlit Foxes

• Woodland Squirrels

• An Angel Appears

Our Christmas cards are available in packs of 4:

• Hayfield Pack of 4

• Scandinavian Woodland Pack of 4

Each A6 card is printed onto lovely Gesso paper and is blank inside.

Shop our new Christmas cards online or at the gallery!

Elephantstones photographer Simon Bridges also has some lovely wintery scenes to send this Christmas! Shop them here…

Mist In The Valley Elephantstones Greetings Card

£2.50

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Black Sheep Elephantstones Greetings Card

£2.50

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Deep Winter Downfall Elephantstones Greetings Card

£2.50

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Festive Homewares & Candles

Add a festive touch to your home this December with one of our new decorations, all beautifully handmade and ethically sourced so you can shop with a clear conscience!

And light your evenings whilst filling your home with the smells of Christmas. Shop the delightful festive scents from St Eval - handmade, free from animal products and naturally scented!

Mistletoe Decoration

£7.00

Add To Cart

Pinecone Decoration (Pistachio)

£9.00

Quantity:

Add To Cart

Pinecone Decoration (Vintage White)

£9.00

Add To Cart

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Give the ultimate Christmas Gift!

Our Christmas gift boxes are a popular choice. Each once comes beautifully tied in our signature blue ribbon.

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ELEPHANTSTONES 2024 CALENDAR

The perfect Christmas gift for those who like to be organised! Shop the new Elephantstones Gallery 2024 calendar online and at the gallery!

Our A4 full colour Elephantstones calendar is bursting with Hayfield vistas and landmarks all created by local artists.

Every calendar is printed onto high quality paper with a beautiful velvet finish cover!

Artworks by:

• Photographer Simon Bridges 

• Illustrator Eve Lumai Bridges

Calendars are £15 each!

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NEW Hayfield Map Soft Furnishings

We’ve extended our range of Hayfield map inspired gifts to include two new soft furnishings! They would make a great gift this Christmas. Made in the UK specially for Elephantstones!

Hayfield Map Tea Towel - £13 each

Printed onto 100% cotton, each tea towel comes neatly tied with our signature blue ribbon.

Hayfield Map Cushion - £30 each

Printed onto 100% cotton, each cushion is plain white on the back and comes with an inner.

come and say hello!

From the Elephantstones team :)

x

Summer is here! (Sort of?) Despite the wet weather, there’s lots of lovely treats waiting for you in the gallery to brighten things up!

Carry on reading to see what’s new and what’s to come at Elephantstones this summer!

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opening hours!

Monday - 11am - 3pm

Tuesday - 11am - 3pm

Wednesday - 11am - 3pm

Thursday - 11am - 3pm

Friday - 11am - 3pm

Saturday - 11am - 3pm

Sunday - CLOSED

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!

Saturday 29th July - CLOSED
Saturday 5th of August - CLOSED

GET IN TOUCH!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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FOLLOW US!

To keep up to date on everything Elephantstones, follow us on social media!

Instagram: @elephantstonesgallery

Facebook: @elephantstonesgallery

Twitter: @elephantstones6

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SHOP ELEPHANTSTONES ONLINE

Shop at Elephantstones from the comfort of the sofa, office… wherever suits!

DELIVERY OPTIONS:

• Free Click & Collect - see checkout for collection days.

• Cards/Gift Cards - 1st Class Royal Mail - £2.50

• Framed Prints - Royal Mail Tracked Parcel Delivery - £20

• Everything Else! - Royal Mail Tracked Parcel Delivery - £6.50

Once your order has been received, we will dispatch your items by within 2-3 working days.

In a hurry? Call us on 01663 742 835 or email at whato@elephantstones.co.uk.

If you have any questions about shopping online, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

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What’s new and what’s to come?

new sea & shore st eval candles!

Handmade, naturally scented Cornish candles…

Immerse yourself in the essence of the untamed coast and countryside as these candles transport you to a realm brimming with breathtaking wonders. With every flicker, experience the invigorating scent of the ocean breeze, the delicate aroma of wildflowers, and the earthy notes of luscious fruits that infuse these landscapes with an enchanting feel.

Handmade in a family-run factory in Portugal, each pot is truly unique featuring beautiful reactive glazes.

The new sea and shore pots come in three beautiful scents:

• Sea Salt

• Fig Tree

• Wild Gorse

Shop now!

shop illustrated landscapes

Shop illustrator Eve’s new collection of colourful Hayfield landscapes…

For a pop of colour, Eve’s series of linework landscapes capture the beauty of Hayfield vistas and the intricate details of the nature that fills it.

Choose from 4 iconic Hayfield landscapes:

• 20 Trees

• The Shooting Cabin

• Hayfield Church

• Kinder Reservoir

As these artworks are square, they are only available in the 33mm x 33mm size.

THERE IS LOTS MORE TO COME… KEEP YOUR EYES ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOR THEIR ARRIVAL!

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Looking for things to do this summer?

HANDMADE HAYFIELD SUMMER MARKET
THE VILLAGE HALL, HAYFIELD

5th & 6th of August

www.handmadehayfield.co.uk

Handmade Hayfield have teamed up with The Tent People for the most jam packed ‘pop up’ of the year. The Tent People are back at Hayfield Village hall with beer (including non alcoholic), pizza, brilliant live music & DJs.. alongside a beautifully curated Handmade Hayfield market bursting with local makers. It’s not to be missed!

POP UP ADVENTURES
THE TENT PEOPLE, HAYFIELD

Events taking place each weekend, all summer!

www.thetentpeople.co.uk

The Tent People have a fantastic line up of events to enjoy over the summer. From live music to absolutely delicious pizza, there is something for everyone to enjoy! To see the full event schedule, visit the Tent People’s website. They have events suitable for families and for those looking to dance the night away!

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COME AND TREAT YOURSELF, YOU DESERVE IT!

The Elephantstones Team :)

x

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upcoming holiday!

At 3pm on Friday 23rd of June, the gallery will close for two weeks whilst we go on holiday!

You can still order from our online shop, but please note orders will not ship or be available for collection until we reopen on Monday 10th of July.

We will still be monitoring our emails and social media channels whilst we are away, but please bare with us as our replies will not be as quick as usual :)

GET IN TOUCH

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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SHOP ELEPHANTSTONES ONLINE

Browse and shop whilst were are closed for our holiday!

Please note: Orders will not ship or be available for collection until we re-open on Monday 10th of July.

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What a weekend!

Thank you so much to everyone who came to see us. We are blown away by how many visitors we received over the weekend and are thrilled so many of you loved our special exhibition. We had the opportunity to meet so many new people and hope that you will come back and see us again soon!

Some special thanks…

Thank you to everyone who helped organise the event with a couple of special mentions:

• Carly Grice of The Loft for making the very useful Hayfield arts trail map without which we’d all be lost!

• Susan McCall for helping coordinate all the artists exhibiting in Hayfield and putting up all the signs.

• Suzanne Bridges for the framing nightmare we make for you every year, thank you! ;)

And anyone we forgot... sorry!!!

Missed the exhibition?

That’s ok, Simon’s work will be up in the gallery for a little while longer and will soon be available to buy online. In the meantime, you can download a copy of the exhibition handout which includes a bit more information about our photographer and all the images included in the exhibition.

You can also find our more the artists that took part in the Derbyshire Open Arts event on their website where you can filter artists by location for ease. Visit the Derbyshire Open Arts website here!

A look at the event…

Here are some pictures from just before the event - it was such a whirlwind we did not get any pictures during!

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AN WEEKEND NOT TO BE MISSED!

Across the whole of Derbyshire, 217 artists are exhibiting their work at 62 venues putting on special exhibitions or welcoming you into their own studios for this special event. It’s been a very busy weekend in years past, so we look forward to an action packed few days!

The special exhibition will run for the whole bank holiday weekend - Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th & Monday 29th of May 10am - 5pm!

If you come along to the gallery you'll find a selection of brand new photography by Elephantstones Photographer Simon Bridges! All the works will be for sale so if you’re in the market for some local landscapes, make sure you come and take a look!

SPECIAL EXHIBITION FROM PHOTOGRAPHER SIMON BRIDGES

Created for the Derbyshire Open Arts event, Simon Bridges showcases a new series of images that evoke sense of place, time, mood and season through colour, texture and light.

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THE HAYFIELD ART TRAIL

The Hayfield village Derbyshire Open Arts trail is perfect for art lovers. There are 9 locations in Hayfield bursting with local art by local artists. Download a copy of the map here so you can follow the trail and visit everyone taking part in the event. We will have printed copies of the map available at the gallery over the weekend, so be sure to stop by and collect one!

From sculpture to jewellery, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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Who is exhibiting at Elephantstones gallery?

Simon Bridges - Photographer

Simon Bridges moved to Hayfield in 1993 for a taste of country life. He is, apparently, older than he looks, but not wiser.

His career began as a commercial photographer, covering product pack shots, fashion, architecture, right through to album covers for bands.

He now runs a creative and marketing consultancy business, Carbonsix and, since taking an office in Hayfield, the draw of capturing images of the local area led to the opening of Elephantstones Gallery.

Simon Bridges captures photographic images of landscapes in broad vista and textural detail. Simon has little interest in photographic technology and focuses more on composition and mood.

Instagram: @carbonite6

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What else can you see at Elephantstones?

A little bit about the gallery…

Nestled at the bottom of Kinder Scout in the village of Hayfield, Elephanstones Gallery is home to local landscape art created by photographer Simon Bridges and illustrator Eve Lumai Bridges (Simon’s daughter). The gallery is also home to a collection of Scandinavian vintage objet (just because we love them!), Japanese homewares (also because we love them!) and ethically sourced, handmade gifts, candles and homewares.

The gallery is now online! You can now shop everything Elephantstones from the comfort of your sofa, garden or office… wherever you fancy! Visit our website to browse everything we have to offer.

Eve Lumai Bridges - Illustrator

Eve uses a mixture or sparing linework, found photography, gestural brush marks and texture to create her digital landscape works. Eve will also be showcasing a selection of her personal work at the gallery specially for the weekend!

Eve has recently completed a Masters in Illustration with Distinction from Manchester School of Art where she also achieved a 1st class degree. In 2021, Eve was selected to become an associate member of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts after being a graduate member of the academy for three years after being awarded the MAFA Graduate Award at her Manchester School of Art BA degree show.

Eve has exhibited works in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition and also had her work chosen for film director Danny Boyle’s launch of the School of Digital Arts in Manchester.

www.eveillustration.co.uk

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More information coming soon…

SPRING IS HERE!

Say goodbye to the dark nights and hello to the refreshing sunshine of Spring!

We’ve been busy having a spring clean and rearranging our displays. So, don’t worry if you pop in and can’t find what you came in for, it will have just moved! Ask a memeber of staff for help :)

Our opening hours:

Monday - 11am - 3pm
Tuesday - 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - 11am - 3pm
Thursday - 11am - 3pm
Friday - 11am - 3pm
Saturday - 11am - 3pm
Sunday - CLOSED

Upcoming dates for your diary:

Please note the following events…

Saturday 27th May - 10am - 5pm (Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend)
Sunday 28th May - 10am - 5pm (Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend)
Monday 29th May - 10am - 5pm (Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend & Late May Bank Holiday)

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what’s new?

We’ve added to our collection of St Eval candles and have some beautiful fresh scents for spring AND we’ve also revamped our collection of gift boxes! See all the new scents and gift boxes below:

NEW SPRING SCENTS:

NEW GIFT BOXES:

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DERBYSHIRE OPEN ARTS WEEKEND

Sat 27th - moN 29TH may 2023

Mark your calendars folks! It’s that time of year again when we start getting ready for the Derbyshire Open Arts Weekend. This year, photographer Simon Bridges will be showcasing a beautiful new collection of work. Here’s a little taste to give you an idea of what to expect…

You can visit Simon’s profile on the Derbyshire Open Arts website here and plan your route around Hayfield village. It’s not to be missed with a great collection of artists exhibiting in the village.

We are open all three days of the event 10am - 5pm so there is plenty of time to visit.

We look forward to seeing you!

The season of love is upon us and Elephantstones is bursting with gifts for that special someone.

We have a selection of unusual gifts, beautiful homewares, scented candles and gift boxes ready to make your loved ones Valentines Day extra special.

We also have a choice of lovely floral cards that are perfect to send to your secret admirer!

Our opening hours:

Monday - 11am - 3pm
Tuesday - 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - 11am - 3pm
Thursday - 11am - 3pm
Friday - 11am - 3pm
Saturday - 11am - 3pm
Sunday - CLOSED

Fairy Wreath Elephantstones Greetings Card

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Lavender Bunch Elephantstones Greetings Card

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Our opening hours:

We’ve resumed our usual opening hours!

Monday - 11am - 3pm
Tuesday - 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - 11am - 3pm
Thursday - 11am - 3pm
Friday - 11am - 3pm
Saturday - 11am - 3pm
Sunday - CLOSED

Offers and Sale:

Sale now on! We’ve got a selection of homewares, gifts, Christmas cards, candles and a very small number of 2023 calendars in the sale. Shop the sale NOW at the gallery only (not available via our online shop!)

We can’t wait to see you!

Happy new year!

We hope you all had a lovely Christmas break and celebrated the new year in style!

We’re happy to be back at the gallery after seeing in the New Year in Scotland! It was beautiful.

We’ve decided to adjust our opening hours slightly for January. We will be open Monday - Friday and closed on weekends. We will resume our usual opening hours in February!

Our January opening hours:

Monday - 11am - 3pm
Tuesday - 11am - 3pm
Wednesday - 11am - 3pm
Thursday - 11am - 3pm
Friday - 11am - 3pm
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - CLOSED

January Offers and Sale:

Sale now on! We’ve got a selection of homewares, gifts, Christmas cards, candles and a very small number of 2023 calendars in the sale. Shop the sale NOW at the gallery only (not available via our online shop!)

We’ve also got 10% off all framed prints for the whole on January - again, only available at the gallery and not online!

We can’t wait to see you!

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December is finally here! Let the festivities begin!

We have everything you need this Christmas… gifts big and small, stocking fillers, sweet smelling treats and decorations to give your home a festive touch!

Keep reading to see all that we have to offer, our opening hours and our top picks this December!

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Christmas Opening Hours:

Friday 23rd Dec - 11am - 3pm
Christmas Eve - CLOSED

The gallery will CLOSE at 3pm on Friday 23rd of December.

That means we will be closed on Christmas Eve!

The gallery will REOPEN at 11am on Monday 9th of January 2023.

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Christmas Shipping Update:

PLEASE NOTE: All online orders will not ship or be available for collection until we reopen on the 9th of January 2023.

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GET IN TOUCH

Have a question? Drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll do our best to help!

Email: whato@elephantstones.co.uk

Gallery Phone: 01663 742 835

Gallery Mobile: 07815 458 842

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SHOP ONLINE

Don’t forget, you can shop with us online, from anywhere!

With delivery services always extra busy during the Christmas period and with the Royal Mail strikes, make sure you do your online shopping early if you require shipping. We will post orders out as quickly as we can to make sure you get your parcels as soon as possible but with delays inevitable, please be patient and organised to avoid disappointment!

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for delivery before Christmas has passed. We will still ship any orders placed, but cannot guarantee your parcel will arrive in time for the 25th.

DELIVERY OPTIONS:

• Free Local Delivery - Hayfield Village ONLY.

• Free Click & Collect - see checkout for collection days.

• Cards/Gift Cards - 1st Class Royal Mail - £2.50

• Framed Prints - Royal Mail Tracked Parcel Delivery - £20

• Everything Else! - Royal Mail Tracked Parcel Delivery - £6.50

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ELEPHANTSTONES CHRISTMAS CARDS

NEW! Send a piece of Hayfield this Christmas with one of our beautiful illustrated Christmas cards designed by Elephantstones illustrator Eve Lumai Bridges. Individual cards are £1.50 each or grab a pack of 4 for £5!

Choose from 8 new designs, 4 local landscapes:

• 20 Trees, Hayfield

• The Shooting Cabin, Hayfield

• The Church, Hayfield

• Kinder Reservoir, Hayfield

OR 4 Scandinavian woodland inspired designs:

• Twilight Reindeer

• Moonlit Foxes

• Woodland Squirrels

• An Angel Appears

Our Christmas cards are available in packs of 4:

• Hayfield Pack of 4

• Scandinavian Woodland Pack of 4

Each A6 card is printed onto lovely Gesso paper and is blank inside.

Shop our new Christmas cards online or at the gallery!

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Festive Homewares & Candles

Add a festive touch to your home this December with one of our new decorations, all beautifully handmade and ethically sourced so you can shop with a clear conscience!

And light your evenings whilst filling your home with the smells of Christmas. Shop the delightful festive scents from St Eval - handmade, free from animal products and naturally scented!

Mini Falco Lantern Tealight Holder

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Hanging Silver Tealight Holder

£7.00

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Pinecone Decoration (Pistachio)

£9.00

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Mistletoe Decoration

£7.00

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Metal Gold Leaf Bunch Decoration

£10.00

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ELEPHANTSTONES 2023 CALENDAR

The perfect Christmas gift for those who like to be organised! Shop the new Elephantstones Gallery 2023 calendar online and at the gallery!

Our A4 full colour Elephantstones calendar is bursting with Hayfield vistas and landmarks all created by local artists.

Every calendar is printed onto high quality paper with a beautiful velvet finish cover!

Artworks by:

• Photographer Simon Bridges 

• Illustrator Eve Lumai Bridges

Calendars are £15 each!

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Ho ho ho!
come and say hello!

From the Elephantstones team :)

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